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Glass Onion: On John Lennon

A deep dive into the music and complex psychology of John Lennon, featuring interviews with such noted authors and podcasters as David Bedford, Dan Richter, Jude Kessler, Kit O"Toole and Ken McNab, as well as ex-Quarrymen bandmates Rod Davis and Colin Hanton

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01:45:03

Bonus Episode #4 - Antony's appearance on the...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2020/02/28

Your humble host was delighted to appear on this Beatles podcast with Bob Wilson and Warren Brown in January. Our topic was the White Album but the conversation branched out into discussion of the Rutles, John and Yoko's relationship and Bob Dylan among other things. I also gave an inpromptu mini-concert and we had some 'after chat' about JFK and other 'dark web' topics. The artwork on the home page is by Warren. The file is available as a direct download mp3 Enjoy! Feedback to

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01:41:30

Episode 30 - John Lennon on Film: The Good, The Bad...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2020/02/22

Ed of the ‘When They Was Fab’ podcast joins me to look at a wide variety of depictions (both factual and fictional plus all points in-between) of the enigma that was John Lennon, as well as brief discussion of John’s own appearances on film as an ‘actor’. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook

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01:11:20

Episode 29 - Imagine: John Lennon 1988 film review...

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2020/02/13

Scott and I complete our review and discussion of the 1988 film 'Imagine: John Lennon', a film dear to both of our hearts. We pick up one of the great rock life stories from 1968 until its tragic ending. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/glassonionjlpod Twitter

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01:07:15

Episode 28 - Imagine: John Lennon 1988 film review...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2020/02/08

Scott Phipps joins me again for the first of a 2-part review and discussion of the 1988 film 'Imagine: John Lennon', a film dear to both of our hearts. In this part we cover John's early life and Beatles career up to 1967, with tangents in all the right places! Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook

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01:06:38

Bonus Episode #3 - Antony's appearance on 'She Said...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2020/01/30

A recent appearance by your humble host on the Beatles podcast 'She Said She Said'. Antony and the co-hosts Lanea Stagg and Jude Southerland Kessler discuss the 'Glass Onion: On John Lennon' podcast and play clips from some of my 2019 shows. There is also a musical interlude and a song at the end. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno

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Episode 27- Pre Fab! with Colin Hanton (Part 2 of 2)

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2020/01/21

The concluding part of my talk with former and current Quarrymen drummer Colin Hanton, talking about his book (and upcoming film) Pre: Fab! and his experiences with the Quarrymen and beyond. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/glassonionjlpod Twitter handle https://www.twitter.com/OnionLennon

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01:06:18

Episode 26- Pre: Fab! with Colin Hanton (Part 1 of 2)

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2020/01/12

Part 1 of another 2-parter, this time with former and current Quarrymen drummer Colin Hanton. We talk about his book (and upcoming film) Pre: Fab! and his experiences growing up in the 1940s and 50s. Part 2 coming soon! Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/glassonionjlpod Twitter

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01:50:40

Episode 25- Revolution 9: John Lennon, Drugs, Vietnam...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/12/19

We end the year with a deep dive into the much-maligned sound collage extraordinaire from John Lennon and Yoko Ono. There are multiple sound clips from the piece itself as well as contributions from well-respected music critic and Beatles author Allan Kozinn. Thanks also to Richard Buskin, Robert Rodriguez and Jason Kruppa , the latter of the 'Producing The Beatles' podcast, for their earlier work on the subject and inspiration for my own version. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share,

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01:36:25

Episode 24 - John Lennon: Imagine 1972 film review...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/12/06

Film podcaster and Lennon/Beatles superfan Scott Phipps joins me to discuss with great affection John and Yoko’s artistic and eccentric 1972 film ‘Imagine’, which accompanied John Lennon’s album of the same name and Yoko’s album ‘Fly’. We will be recording a show about the 1988 ‘Imagine’ film in the New Year. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show

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01:23:04

Bonus Episode #2 - Antony's appearance on 'When They...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/11/27

The second of two bonus episode features an appearance by your humble host on the Beatles podcast 'When They Was Fab' earlier this month. Antony and hosts Ed and Lonnie discuss the 1982 documentary 'The Compleat Beatles', at the time the first complete documentary retelling of the story, plus some thoughts on the companion book to the Abbey Road 50th Anniversary package. The opening theme to Ed and Lonnie's show was written, recorded and produced by Jai Young Kim Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow,

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01:56:32

Bonus Episode #1 - Antony's recent appearance on 'The...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/11/15

The first of two bonus episode features an appearance that your humble host made on the podcast 'The Mind Renewed' in July 2019. Julian Charles invited Antony to discuss his own somewhat Lennon-inspired music, specifically his last 2 albums. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/glassonionjlpod

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01:10:27

Episode 23- The Other 1960s with Frances Rotunno

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/11/08

In this episode I talk to my mother Frances about what the 1960s were like for ordinary folk outside the 'Swinging Sixties' image. We discuss how things have changed since then in various aspects of everyday life and society, and which areas of life have improved or otherwise. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook

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Episode 22- 'All Roads Lead To Lennon' with Philip...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/10/20

The concluding part of my talk with Philip looks at the remarkable figure of Julia Lennon and her tragic family history and brings the story through to some of the crucial stages of the pre-fame Beatles. There’s a link to order Philip’s book below. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook

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01:06:16

Episode 21- 'All Roads Lead To Lennon' with Philip...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/10/05

Part 1 of a very interesting talk with Philip Kirkland, the author of a new book which traces John's ancestry and tells the stories behind some famous places associated with him, such as 'Strawberry Field', as well as some early Beatles tales up to 1962 Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook

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Episode 20- David Bedford interview in Liverpool...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/09/21

The conclusion of my talk with renowned Beatles author David Bedford recorded in Liverpool in July. David and I continue the Pete Best vs Ringo Starr drumming discussion as well as more details from David’s books (including his detective novel!). David also attempts to explain the complex legal shenanigans around the Beatles’ initial management contract and the ‘sacking’ of Pete Best. This episode also includes some fantastic clips of drummer Darin Murphy demonstrating and detailing the drumming

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01:07:06

Episode 19- David Bedford interview in Liverpool...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/07/30

Part 1 of a delightful talk with renowned Beatles author David Bedford, recorded at the famous Jacaranda club in Liverpool and covering various topics featured in his most recent book 'Finding The Fourth Beatle'. Also some thoughts on my recent trip to India and Jude Kessler's 800-page John Lennon book called 'Should Have Known Better', which I've recently devoured! Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations

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01:40:39

Episode 18- 'And In The End' with Ken McNab (Part 2...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/07/28

The conclusion of my epic talk with Ken McNab, author of a new book called 'And In The End: The Last Days of The Beatles', which takes a month-by-month look at the turbulent, 'heavy' but also highly productive year of 1969 for the band, their final year as a functioning unit. In this part, we discuss August to December and end by trying to define that elusive magic that keeps people listening to the band and being interested in their story 50 years after they stopped working together. Enjoy! Please

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01:36:11

Episode 17- 'And In The End' with Ken McNab (Part 1...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/07/27

Part 1 of an epic and highly enjoyable talk with Ken McNab, author of a new book called 'And In The End: The Last Days of The Beatles', which takes a month-by-month look at the turbulent, 'heavy' but also highly productive year of 1969 for the band, their final year as a functioning unit. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook

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01:23:03

Episode 16 - Dan Richter on life with John and Yoko...

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/07/24

A very enjoyable talk with Dan Richter, who lived with John & Yoko as their de facto assistant in the early 70s and also worked with Stanley Kubrick on 2001: A Space Odyssey. We discuss those topics plus creativity, performance, Swinging London and a few other things. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook

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Episode 15 - The Beatles And A Mass of Humanity

Glass Onion: On John Lennon ·

2019/07/21

A short interlude between interviews, as I read a blog post from 2014 that has a philosophical look at a magic pre-fame night for The Beatles. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com OR Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/glassonionjlpod Twitter handle https://www.twitter.com/OnionLennon Antony's website (music, podcasts, blog, life

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